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Biden is considering preemptive pardons for officials and allies before Trump takes office

Biden is considering preemptive pardons for officials and allies before Trump takes office

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is weighing whether to issue sweeping pardons for officials and allies who the White House fears could be unjustly targeted by President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, a preemptive move that would be a nove
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Chief 'disappointed' to see clean water used as a political tactic by Conservatives

Chief 'disappointed' to see clean water used as a political tactic by Conservatives

OTTAWA — A prominent Saskatchewan First Nation Chief has accused Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer of using legislation to recognize the right to safe drinking water as a political "tactic.
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Outgoing DNC chair Jaime Harrison pushes back against critics of 'identity politics'

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.
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B.C. children's minister stepping away from role after colorectal cancer diagnosis

B.C. children's minister stepping away from role after colorectal cancer diagnosis

British Columbia's Minister of Children and Family Development Grace Lore says she has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer and is temporarily stepping away from her role as minister.
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First Nations chiefs in Manitoba call on Ottawa to address Jordan's Principle backlog

First Nations chiefs in Manitoba call on Ottawa to address Jordan's Principle backlog

OTTAWA — First Nations leaders in Manitoba are calling on the federal government to address a backlog in requests for Indigenous children to receive swift access to health care and other services.
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Manitoba impaired-driving bill introduced as tensions rise at the legislature

Manitoba impaired-driving bill introduced as tensions rise at the legislature

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is looking to bring in tougher penalties for people who are convicted of impaired driving offences that cause injury or death.
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Privacy watchdog concerned as Alberta passes bill to end fall legislature sitting

Privacy watchdog concerned as Alberta passes bill to end fall legislature sitting

EDMONTON — Alberta’s information and privacy commissioner says she is worried -- but not surprised -- the province voted this week to pass legislation she says will reduce public access to government information.
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Brown: Indian diplomat pushed back when he used the words "Sikh nation"

Brown: Indian diplomat pushed back when he used the words "Sikh nation"

OTTAWA — Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown said foreign interference did not tip the scales in the Conservative party's last leadership race that installed Pierre Poilievre at the helm.
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Put politics aside and act on online harms, mother of sextortion victim tells MPs

Put politics aside and act on online harms, mother of sextortion victim tells MPs

OTTAWA — Parents of children who died because of online sexual extortion are urging MPs to act on online harms legislation.
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Hegseth faces senators' concerns not only about his behavior but also his views on women in combat

Hegseth faces senators' concerns not only about his behavior but also his views on women in combat

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth has spent the week on Capitol Hill trying to reassure Republican senators that he is fit to lead President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Defense in the wake of high-profile allegations about excessive drinking and
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